6 Nations 2023 – Steve Borthwick has named an expanded 27-man squad for the match against France. Among those retained was Harlequins opener Marcus Smith, who was made available to his club last weekend. He rejoins the English team for George Ford’s defeat.
The Blues are more than aware of their opponents on Saturday. Steve Borthwick has named the 27-man squad to face France at Twickenham this Saturday. Among them, Marcus Smith’s name was particularly expected, with the Harlequins opener sent back to his club last weekend. But the XV would have a brilliant opening half, to the detriment of George Ford, who was not retained by De La Rose’s staff.
No other name: Courtney Laws. The 34-year-old is unavailable to face third-row Antoine Dupont’s team-mates. The FA explained that he was suffering from a shoulder injury. Against Wales on the last day, he could only play twelve minutes from the start of the match.
Among the players present, we find Manu Tuilaki. With the center suspended for the encounter, France’s XV is unlikely to face a surprise presence. He could return to the field on the final day of the tournament to face Ireland.
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